Focaccia Grinder Sandwich

If you are looking for a flavor-packed, easy-to-assemble meal that delivers a zesty Italian-American crunch, this Focaccia Grinder Sandwich is the ultimate solution. Perfect for a casual lunch or game day, it combines the convenience of a 15-minute prep with the gourmet feel of herb-toasted bread and tangy marinated greens. This recipe was inspired by the talented Lindsay Ostrom at Pinch of Yum
and can be found on her website at https://pinchofyum.com/focaccia-grinder-sandwich.

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Focaccia Grinder Sandwich

A viral-style Italian grinder served on soft, toasted tomato-parmesan focaccia.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time8 minutes mins

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: crunchy, herbaceous, savory, tangy, zesty

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 453kcal

Equipment

• 1 oven
• serrated knife
• cutting board

Ingredients

The Sandwich Base:

• 1 loaf focaccia e.g., Trader Joe’s Roasted Tomato & Parmesan
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 2 oz uncured calabrese salame approx. 8 slices
• 2 oz uncured capocollo approx. 8 slices
• 4 large slices Provolone cheese

The Salady Part:

• 1 head romaine lettuce shredded (2–3 cups)
• 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
• 1/3 cup Italian dressing
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup mayo optional

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Instructions

• Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Slice Focaccia: Keeping the focaccia flat on the board, use a serrated knife to cut it horizontally. Set the top half aside.
• Layer Sandwich: Spread the pesto evenly over the bottom half. Layer the salame, capocollo, and provolone cheese on top.
• Toast: Place both halves (the dressed bottom and the plain top) in the oven for 6–8 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is warm.
• Toss Greens: While the bread toasts, whisk the lettuce, red onion, pepperoncini, Italian dressing, and oregano in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Assemble: Remove bread from the oven. Pile the salad mixture onto the melted cheese. Add dollops of mayo if desired.
• Finish: Press the top piece of focaccia over the salad. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calculated for 1/6th of the total recipe.

• Calories: 453 kcal
• Total Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sodium: 985mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 30g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
• Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 15g